Question
Specific term required. One of these people died while leading an ill-fated expedition whose few survivors included the enslaved man Estevanico. One of these people known as “the Madman” styled himself the “Wrath of God, Prince of Freedom.” Several of these people funded monuments in their hometowns across Extremadura. One of these people wrote a “true history” that recounts how another of them wept during a 1520 event which translates to “The (*) Sad Night.” A woman who translated for one of these people was known as “La Malinche.” After winning the Battle of Cajamarca (“kah-huh-MAR-kuh”), one of these people ordered Atahualpa’s (“ah-tah-HWAL-pa’s”) execution. For 10 points, give the Spanish or Portuguese term for soldier-explorers like Hernán Cortés, who conquered much of the Americas. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 100% | 42% | 0% | 70.39 |